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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.96 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.96 and 254.43 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.96 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.96 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.96 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 124,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,660.52/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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